Instagram/Peter Jackson Movie Peter Jackson receives an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes. Celebrating the visionary director behind The Lord of the Rings and his unique cinematic legacy. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - Peter Jackson, the acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work on the The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is set to be honored with an honorary Palme d'Or at the upcoming 79th Cannes Film Festival.